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Canadian government long-term bond yields rise as feds deploy aggressive rate cuts: report

Yields for long-term Canadian government bonds rose in December on the heels of aggressive rate cuts by the Bank of Canada, according to a new…

Coverage of the 2024 Defined Benefit Investment Forum

On Dec. 6, 2024, leaders from Canada’s defined benefit pension plan sponsor community, alongside thought leaders and investment experts, came together at the Omni King Edward…

2024 Defined Benefit Investment Forum: Canadian economy on high alert for impact of U.S. policy

The Bank of Canada will require another year of its rate-cutting cycle to absorb the number of resources in the economy that aren’t being used…

2024 DB Investment Forum: Unexplored real estate assets offer foundation for strong risk-adjusted returns

Despite the turbulent environment shaped by the coronavirus pandemic, aggressive interest rate hikes and liquidity issues, institutional investors taking a long-term perspective can uncover strong…

2024 DB Investment Forum: Housing shortage prompting crafty solutions for capital sources

While Canada needs an additional 5.8 million housing units by 2030 to restore affordability in the marketplace, the country only averages about 200,000 new housing…

2024 DB Investment Forum: Additional capital sources needed in real estate amid pullback from traditional lenders

The pullback from traditional lenders in the real estate market is poised to create a serious need for capital. “To a certain extent, banks [and…

2024 DB Investment Forum: A look behind the scenes at the Medicus Pension Plan

The limited availability of retirement income solutions is giving physicians in Canada a compelling reason to join a new multi-employer pension plan, said Simone Reitzes,…

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AIMCo cuts 19 employees, including DEI program lead

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. has laid off 19 employees and cut their positions, including the role of running its diversity, equity and inclusion program.…

Unified ‘going-concern plus’ regime, reinstating real return bonds among PIAC’s 2025 priorities

Implementation of harmonized minimum funding regulations for federally regulated defined benefit pension plans tops the Pension Investment Association of Canada’s list of advocacy priorities in…

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Wilfrid Laurier Pension Plan members consent to join UPP

Members of the Wilfrid Laurier University Pension Plan have consented to join the University Pension Plan. With member consent secured, Wilfrid Laurier will submit a…

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China moves to boost languishing markets by ordering pension funds to invest more in shares

The Chinese government is trying to encourage people to spend more by ensuring that share prices will rise, ordering pensions and mutual funds to invest…

Verizon’s US$5.9BN pension risk transfer faces lawsuit alleging breach of fiduciary duties

Verizon Communications Inc. is facing a lawsuit by retirees alleging the organization breached its fiduciary duties and engaged in prohibited transactions when it completed a…

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Coverage of the 2024 Investment Innovation Conference

In the search for market-beating returns, institutional investors are facing a shifting geopolitical landscape, ongoing questions about monetary policy and the impact of climate change.…

2024 Investment Innovation Conference: Democrats and Republicans heading for ideology reckoning after presidential election

Following a surprising U.S. presidential election, both major political parties are facing a realignment of priorities, said Lew Lukens, senior partner at Signum Global Advisors,…

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2024 Investment Innovation Conference: Integrating quantitative strategies into fixed income portfolios

Quantitative strategies are proving to be a powerful tool for diversification in fixed income portfolios, offering portfolio managers access to new sources of alpha while…

2024 Investment Innovation Conference: Canada facing recession, impact of rate cut policy won’t be felt for years

Canadian spending per household trends show the country’s economy is experiencing a recession, said Stephen Poloz, former governor at the Bank of Canada and a…

2024: Investment Innovation Conference: China’s economic recovery plan aims to address structural investment challenges, property market concerns

Institutional investors are putting China’s dominance as an emerging market under consideration at a time of economic uncertainty for the country typically known as a…

2024 Investment Innovation Conference: Finetuning equities selection with inside, outside quant/fundamentals perspectives

When investment managers combine the inside view with the outside view, they make better decisions when it comes to choosing equities, according to Peter Stournaras, head…

2024 Investment Innovation Conference: How asset managers can make investing ‘boring again’ during geopolitical uncertainty

Despite the fact most geopolitical shocks can cause serious social and emotional damage, they have less of an impact on stock returns than many investors…

2024 Investment Innovation Conference: Increasing connectivity, cloud-based storage capabilities fuelling growth in data storage investments

Increasing connectivity and massive content generation is driving growth and interest in the market for large data storage capabilities. Speaking during the Canadian Investment Review’s…

2024 Investment Innovation Conference: A liability-aware investing assessment can help pension plan sponsors see the bigger picture

Defined benefit pension plan sponsors can improve their performance and risk assessment by closely evaluating the connection between assets and liabilities, said Jason Malinowski, chief…

2024 Investment Innovation Conference: Financial challenges fuelling anxiety in establishment institutions

The global population’s rejection of establishment systems and institutions is resulting in extreme election results following the coronavirus pandemic, said Don Guy, founding partner at…

2024 Investment Innovation Conference: Post-pandemic soft landing is here but market risks continue to loom

The U.S. economy has already sustained a soft landing, according to Michael Arone, chief investment strategist and managing director at State Street Global Advisors, during…